Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nigel Burbage | N. Burbage |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Trevor Milligan | T. Milligan | |||||||||
| Stan Black | S. Black | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Gareth Bailey | G. Bailey | |||||||||
| Sebastian Ziegler | S. Ziegler |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Seth Stewart | S. Stewart | |||||||||
| Giordano Cardone | G. Cardone |  | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Diaw Adami | D. Adami | |||||||||
| Matthew Moffat | M. Moffat | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | Peter Carter | P. Carter | |||||||||
| Anton Koster | A. Koster |  | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Morris Atherton | M. Atherton | |||||||||
| Jason Holloway | J. Holloway | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Warren Barton | W. Barton | |||||||||
| Robert Philips | R. Philips | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Neil Brand | N. Brand | |||||||||
| Morris Upson | M. Upson | | 51 | M | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Gavin Sharpe | G. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Kevin Grondin | K. Grondin | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Rocco R. Espinal | R. Espinal | |||||||||
| Marcos Helguera | M. Helguera |  | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Jermaine Perry | J. Perry | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,361 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Burnley kick off the first half!
2.00
0-0Diaw Adami takes it forward alone. Diaw Adami makes a probing pass to Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.17
0-0Giordano Cardone barges into Rocco R. Espinal. The referee calls over Giordano Cardone and warns him to calm down! Rocco R. Espinal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.53
0-0Giordano Cardone decides to run forward with the ball. Giordano Cardone chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Trevor Milligan.
14.41
Warren Barton brings the ball forward. Warren Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Perry. Jermaine Perry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.08
0-0Morris Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Black.
16.14
Giordano Cardone chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Philips. Robert Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Grondin. Kevin Grondin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
18.35
1-0Sebastian Ziegler chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Holloway. Jason Holloway surges forward with the ball. Jason Holloway lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Grondin. Kevin Grondin flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.28
Warren Barton makes a probing pass to Jermaine Perry. Jermaine Perry shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.13
Seth Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Carter. Peter Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Perry. Jermaine Perry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
27.43
Diaw Adami makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Carter. Peter Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Perry. Jermaine Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Burbage easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the second half underway!
47.18
Morris Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Grondin. Kevin Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera heads the ball goalwards. Trevor Milligan easily smothers it.
48.24
Warren Barton makes a beautiful solo run. Warren Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
54.27
Jason Holloway makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Grondin. Kevin Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.51
Neil Brand makes a simple pass to Jermaine Perry. Jermaine Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Sharpe. Gavin Sharpe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Nigel Burbage manages to keep it out.
57.23
Sebastian Ziegler kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Philips. Robert Philips takes it forward alone. Robert Philips whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Grondin. Kevin Grondin powers a header at goal. Trevor Milligan easily picks it out of the air!
59.13
Sebastian Ziegler makes a simple pass to Robert Philips. Robert Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Grondin. Kevin Grondin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Trevor Milligan easily smothers it.
60.16
Morris Upson makes a simple pass to Kevin Grondin. Kevin Grondin shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
63.44
1-0Kevin Grondin clumsily knocks into Seth Stewart. Kevin Grondin is given a warning by the referee! Seth Stewart carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.17
Sebastian Ziegler chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Koster. Anton Koster chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.46
Robert Philips makes a simple pass to Kevin Grondin. Kevin Grondin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gareth Bailey.
75.12
1-0Anton Koster hacks Neil Brand from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Brand runs off the knock.
78.46
Warren Barton sees a break and surges forward. Warren Barton shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
83.39
Morris Atherton knocks the ball forward to Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Ziegler.
87.51
1-0Burnley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Port Vale's defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
31.8%
44.7%
23.5%
Scorers